Health Homes and Medical Homes. The terms medical home and health home may sound similar, but represent different approaches to care coordination across health care.
Joubert Syndrome is a rare, autosomal recessive disorder that affects the cerebellum and brain stem. It presents with a distinct respiratory pattern and profound tachypnea in the newborn period. This article provides an overview of the condition and discusses the embryologic origins of this syndrome.
By Michael Perry, M.D. If you have been diagnosed with lumbar facet syndrome, you may experience symptoms that affect your lower back, buttocks, thighs and, possibly, lower legs and feet. Facet syndrome, also known as spinal arthritis, is a condition in which the layer of cartilage on the facet joints breaks down due to age, injury or repetitive actions.